Welcome to the official website of the South African Embassy in the Russian Federation!

The Republic of South Africa and the Russian Federation have an excellent relationship dating back many years ago when the former USSR supported our people fighting for the liberation of our beautiful country. We are here to further strengthen and nurture this relationship in every way we can, particularly in areas yet unexplored.

The website provides information relating to Embassy’s activities on bilateral relations with the Russian Federation. It also offers guidance on tourism, business opportunities and consular related matters, of immigration and civic duties performed by the Embassy.

While you take the time to browse through our website, I am sure that you will be taken by the natural splendour of our country and will be tempted to come and visit South Africa. We also believe that you can discover the variety that South Africa has to offer as well as the depth of the relations between the Republic of South Africa and the Russian Federation. You will also find an insight into the continuous growth of the people-to-people relations between our countries and the willingness to sustain this growth.

Our people are warm, vibrant and our diverse landscapes are amongst the most breath-taking in the world. It is for these reasons that I wish to invite all of you to visit South Africa.

I want to use this possibility to give you a unique and South African welcome in the name of the South African government and our people of a country where everything is possible.

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VISA EXEMPTION FOR HOLDERS OF RUSSIAN DIPLOMATIC, OFFICIAL AND ORDINARY PASSPORTS

A visa exemption for holders of Russian Diplomatic and Official passports came into effect on 15 December 2010. The visa exemption applies for visits to the RSA for holiday purposes and official business visits for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days as well as diplomatic accreditation in the RSA.

A visa exemption for holders of Russian ordinary passports came into effect on 31 March 2017. The visa exemption applies for visits to the RSA for holiday and business purposes for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days.

For the purpose of work, study, participating in SASTS exchange program during the period not exceeding ninety (90) days, the visa is still required. The requirements are reflected in “Immigration and Civic Services”, “Visas”.

On 27 April 2017, the South African Embassy in the Russian Federation hosted a hugely successful celebration to mark the 23rd Anniversary of South Africa’s Freedom Day. This celebration of South Africa’s hard won freedom and democracy was held at the Four Seasons Hotel at the Red Square in Central Moscow.